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Rimswell & Bishopsgarth

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About

The Rimswell & Bishopsgarth area is situated in the northern part of Stockton-on-Tees, primarily composed of residential housing. The layout is characterised by post-war and later 20th-century homes, with a mix of semi-detached and detached properties. Local amenities include a primary school and several small convenience stores serving the immediate neighbourhood. The area is bordered by the A177 to the east, providing a main route towards Durham.

Green space is provided by the adjacent Bishopsgarth Park, which features playing fields and wooded areas. A specific local feature is the presence of the historic Bishopsgarth House, a former bishop's palace set within its own grounds. The area maintains a quiet, settled atmosphere, with pedestrian-friendly streets and good transport links into Stockton town centre. Housing estates are well-established, with a community centred around local schools and the park facilities.

Area overview

On average Rimswell & Bishopsgarth has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth is £44,404 per year. There are 2 schools in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rimswell & Bishopsgarth is home to around 5,032 people, with a population density of about 2,109.2 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rimswell & Bishopsgarth Population
5,032
Population density
2,109.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.47(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.12(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.96(-48%)
Shoplifting
4.97(-58%)
Public order
4.37(-47%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,820
95.81%
Pakistani
46
0.91%
Indian
30
0.6%
Other White
30
0.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.46%
Total population: 5,031

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,086
25.39%
Level 3 (A level)
820
19.17%
No qualifications
780
18.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
668
15.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
404
9.45%
Total 16+ residents: 4,277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,119
49.36%
Owns with a mortgage
802
35.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
183
8.07%
Other social rented
63
2.78%
Social rents from council
54
2.38%
Total households: 2,267

Property prices in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth

Median price£157,000
Price per sq ft£204
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£142K – £180K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 (about £204 per square foot) in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£188,750£243
Semi-Detached43£157,000£194
Terraced6£108,500£224

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183,500£121,500£85,250
2017£133,750£120,000£86,500
2018£175,000£124,500£92,000
2019£158,000£125,000£95,500
2020£176,000£124,000£98,000
2021£160,000£140,000£84,000
2022£180,000£155,500£104,500
2023£207,000£153,000£87,000
2024£214,000£155,000£110,000
2025£190,000£155,000£97,000
2026£187,500£148,375£110,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£133£147£163
2017£173£150£114
2018£167£144£107
2019£169£151£135
2020£161£157£151
2021£193£168£157
2022£185£179£155
2023£197£175£184
2024£199£193£196
2025£228£194£219
2026£276£188£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rimswell & Bishopsgarth in the last year.

All postcodes in Rimswell & Bishopsgarth

TS197JR

The Cloisters

TS197LW

Biretta Close

TS198XQ

Bothal Drive

TS198TU

Malton Drive

TS198TH

Malcolm Drive

TS197LJ

Rimswell Road

TS198UR

Harrowgate Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.